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Maori and Pacific Health Service |
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Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Talofalava, Talohani, Fakalofa,
Malo Elelei, Lahi Atu, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Welcome
The Hastings Health Centre is committed to addressing needs of Maori and Pacific people by acknowledging the disparity between the health of these people and the rest of the population.
Here, you will find support with health advocacy, information and access to treatments.
Five thousand Maori and Pacific people are enrolled at the Hastings
Health Centre, making it the largest provider of primary health care to
Maori in Hawke’s Bay. The service is funded by the Hawke’s Bay Primary
Health Organisation’s Service to Improve Access (SIA). This commenced
in October 2004.
These services are facilitated via a maori health coordinator who is a registered nurse.
What is the coordinator’s role?
Our coordinator, Potace Bennett (nee Randell) has strong local
background and connections, which are so essential in dealing with the
haukainga. Holistic health is often talked about but seldom practised.
The many facets of Potace’s role recognise the holistic elements
impacting on peoples’ health. She connects with health and social
agencies to bring about health improvements for individuals and
families/whanau. Potace has an extensive basket of knowledge, skills
and contacts she is able to utilise.
Qualifications
Potace is a registered nurse with a Bachelor in Nursing. She has 40
years nursing experience both in New Zealand and Australia,
particularly in coronary care and clinical cardiac nursing. Potace is
completing postgraduate studies at EIT.
How can this service help me/my whanau?
Potace will help you navigate the health ‘system’
Potace can provide:
- Home visits to conduct/liaise health assessments and treatments
- Assess and refer patients for specialist support e.g. dietitian,
podiatrist, nurse wound specialist. These may be free, dependent on
criteria
- Liaison with your General Practitioner or practice nurse to support you and your whanau’s health
- She accompanies patients for support to their General Practitioner and often to their specialist and X-ray appointments
at the hospital and the Villas
- General health advice and help to interpret medical information
Location
Opposite main reception, ground floor at the Hastings Health Centre
Appointments
Potace works Mon- Fri 8am-5pm
Please phone 06 873 8505 to speak with Potace
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